... of the boats, Cushing, with Acting-Ensign J. E. Jones, Acting-Master's Mate W. L. Howorth, and one seaman, proceeded to the headquarters of the commanding officer of the defences, General Herbert.
Cushing captured the chief-engineer, but ascertained that the general had gone to Wilmington.
The adjutant-general was slightly wounded, and made his escape to the woods, without stopping to put on his clo...